POLLO TROPICAL #248

8851 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac, FL 33351

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POLLO OPERATIONS INC · License: SEA1624829

POLLO TROPICAL #248 in Tamarac, FL has 14 inspections on record with 65 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

14Inspections
65Violations
0Closures

Data current as of January 24, 2025

Inspection History (14)

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Apr 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 5, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Aug 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
Apr 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
Nov 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 24, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

POLLO TROPICAL #248 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POLLO TROPICAL #248 had?
POLLO TROPICAL #248 has had 14 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POLLO TROPICAL #248 ever been shut down?
No, POLLO TROPICAL #248 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POLLO TROPICAL #248?
The most frequently cited violations at POLLO TROPICAL #248 are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooling equipment.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 24, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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